Building Inspector I/II/III (Structural)

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General Statement of Job: The Building Inspector I/II/III performs technical work inspecting building construction on-site for compliance with approved plans and applicable city, state and federal codes. Under supervision of the Chief Inspector, this position demonstrates strong time management and self-direction as they perform field inspections of complex development sites, systems, work in progress or completed work, issue notices of violations for non-conformance, and re-inspect when deficiencies are corrected.

A Building Inspector is sub-classified per trade qualifications as either "Structural", "Electrical", "Plumbing" or "Mechanical". As an essential employee, a Building Inspector will be required to perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessment or other special work detail. All Inspectors must meet all the education and experience requirements, hold required licensure and certifications, and have additional inspection work experience, all as noted below.

Positions Available: • Building Inspector I: Starting at $34.20/hour • Building Inspector II: Starting at $35.91/hour • Building Inspector III: Starting at $37.71/hour

• Inspect buildings under construction, alteration, repair and existing buildings for compliance with approved plans and applicable city, county, state and federal codes. • Ensure installation and construction are substantially compliant with approved plans and specifications. • Identify hazardous conditions; issue notices, warnings or stop-work orders; re-inspect to verify corrections. • Prepare accurate inspection reports, maintain records, and testify in court as required. • Communicate professionally and timely with contractors, property owners, public, and staff about code requirements, inspections, and corrections. • Use inspection/permit software and other business systems; learn evolving technologies. • Participate in on-call rotation for fire-incident inspections and perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessments or other emergency special details. • Applies appropriate regulations and codes with guidance, as necessary, from the Chief Inspector or Building Official. • Investigates complaints and responds to inquiries by taking appropriate action and following up. • Assists in the review and evaluation of building plans for compliance with all applicable codes as assigned. • Perform related duties as assigned.